Authors: Carlie and Patrick – @verynicetravels and verynicetravels.com Croatia is an extremely underrated travel destination, especially in comparison to the close by giants of tourism: Italy, France and Spain. With sights, culture and food to rival any of them, and at a cheaper price, there is a reason this country is now finding itself on […]
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Angkor Wat is 6 kilometres from Siem Reap and is one of the most phenomenal (and famous) temples complexes in the world. Along with its neighbour, the stunning Angkor Thom, it overshadows the 100s of other impressive temples in this area of Cambodia. You need three days or more to really get a sense of
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The laid back town of Siem Reap is no longer just the gateway to the phenomenal temple complexes of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. The town is the busiest tourist hub in Cambodia, but still manages to exude local charm. It’s well worth a few days stay in its own right. Here’s our top 5
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Turkey is vast and varied. We’ve been 8 times and still want to explore more. Turkey has significant ruins of ancient empires (including the Hittites, Persians, Greeks, and Ottomans), a phenomenal coast, dramatic mountains and cosmopolitan cities. You could easily spend your whole gap year travelling round Turkey. Here’s our gap year pros and cons:
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Istanbul is unique. It’s the only city in the world to bridge two continents – Europe and Asia on opposite sides of the Straits of Bosphorus. It’s been the capital of 2 empires – the Christian Byzantine and the Ottoman. Not only is it packed with history, but it’s also modern, exciting and stunning. We
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Author: Mike @mikesbucketlist. KL is a must in Asia! Here are 5 essentials ranked: 1. Petronas Towers: Petronas Towers and Park – not only should you see the view from the towers by day, but check them out at night and also from the ground. In the surrounding parks are the most climbing frames I’ve
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Mexico City, or CDMX, is a mega city. With a population of over 25 million and an altitude of 2400 metres, Mexico City is massive, magnetic and cosmopolitan. You do need to keep an eye on your personal safety, but CDMX is packed with museums and sights. Make sure you book a few days here
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Author: John Brent @johnbrenttravel and johnbrenttravel.com. When travelling having a mobile phone can really come in handy. In the past few years, technology has expanded so much that having certain apps can really help your journey go smoother. At the same time for me personally, it’s also a time to disconnect, to not log in
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Two million tourists visit the Angkor Wat each year. The spectacular UNESCO complex is the symbol of Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. But there’s far more to this incredible, unspoilt nation than Angkor. Here’s our gap year pros and cons: Pros: Cambodia is home to phenomenal temple complexes. It has fascinating
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We love Greece. It’s hard to beat for history, beauty and beaches. Here’s our pros and cons for this epic gap year destination: Pros: History. Greece has 18 UNESCO heritage sites: including the Acropolis, the Old City of Rhodes and Epidaurus. Plus it’s significant collection of archaeological sites include must visit hill top monasteries, fortified
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